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... out the path of duty and can alone preserve therein . Our ancient Friends and their faithful successors to the present day , have earn- ( RECAP ) 5638 1366 11 MAR 311914 31.0080 estly laboured to turn the attention of all to this.
... out the path of duty and can alone preserve therein . Our ancient Friends and their faithful successors to the present day , have earn- ( RECAP ) 5638 1366 11 MAR 311914 31.0080 estly laboured to turn the attention of all to this.
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... present customs of pulling off the hat , bowing the body or knee , and giving people gaudy titles and epithets in our sa- lutations and addresses , are , that savour , sight and sense that God by his light and spirit has given us of the ...
... present customs of pulling off the hat , bowing the body or knee , and giving people gaudy titles and epithets in our sa- lutations and addresses , are , that savour , sight and sense that God by his light and spirit has given us of the ...
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... present honours and respects of the world became burdensome to us ; we saw they had no being in paradise , that they grew in the night time and came from an evil root ; that they only delighted a vain and ill mind , and that much pride ...
... present honours and respects of the world became burdensome to us ; we saw they had no being in paradise , that they grew in the night time and came from an evil root ; that they only delighted a vain and ill mind , and that much pride ...
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... present , we cannot countenance any in the exercise of a function which we believe is designed merely to advance the interest and profits of a certain class of men ; and which is no part of the of- fice of a Gospel Minister . As ...
... present , we cannot countenance any in the exercise of a function which we believe is designed merely to advance the interest and profits of a certain class of men ; and which is no part of the of- fice of a Gospel Minister . As ...
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... present peace and fu- ture well being , it is much desired that it may not be entered upon inconsiderately or on motives evidently inconsistent with that unerring wisdom by which it was primarily ordained : which was , for the mutual ...
... present peace and fu- ture well being , it is much desired that it may not be entered upon inconsiderately or on motives evidently inconsistent with that unerring wisdom by which it was primarily ordained : which was , for the mutual ...
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Page 29 - Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Page 59 - Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Page 65 - But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
Page 33 - Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone ; if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church : but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
Page 64 - But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
Page 23 - I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Page 17 - Christ. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Page 64 - Lord thine oaths, but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne; nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Page 30 - But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
Page 67 - For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.